the Voice part 10

Some truths are so massive they require direct revelation through God’s voice from Heaven.  Are you in ‘receiving’ mode?

There are some believers who appear to have a ministry of asking awkward questions! They often approach me at the end of a preaching session and their whole demeanour takes on a rather threatening character and I know I’m in for a tough time!.

Mind you, I am not averse to asking a congregation questions myself if I think it will help them relate to the matter in hand. For instance, I will sometimes say, “How much have you changed since I was here last time?”The response is usually a nervous chuckle as if to say, “CHANGE? You cannot be serious!” But, of course, I am. It’s a vital matter. No change implies no discipleship.

When speaking of the gifts of the Holy Spirit I will sometimes ask a person, “Do you speak in tongues?”Their reply is often revealing: “Yes, I can!” But that was not what I asked! “Do you?”is a world away from “Can you?”Rafael Nadal, the famous tennis player, takes a cold shower before every match. Good for him! I also am ableto take a cold shower every morning: but I never do it. But doing it is doingit! You see what I mean?